Twelfth Night, Act 1, Scene 4 summary
Act 1, Scene 4 of 18 · 2 min to read the scene
In Act 1, Scene 4, the Duke sends Viola, whom he knows as Cesario, to persuade the woman he loves to receive his suit. Viola agrees to serve him, but privately reveals that she wants to marry him herself, making her task conflict with her own desire.
What happens
- Valentine tells Viola that she enjoys the Duke’s favor after only three days.
- The Duke tells Cesario to insist on gaining entry to the woman he loves, despite her reported grief.
- He asks Cesario to describe his passion and argues that the messenger’s youth and feminine features suit the task.
- The Duke promises shared wealth for success, and Viola agrees while privately admitting her wish to become his wife.
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In this scene
What to notice
Viola reveals her private desire to marry the Duke. Her admission makes the errand a conflict between service and personal feeling.
Quick check
Why does the Duke think Cesario suits the errand?
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